Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,254 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and adult critical care experience for a night shift travel position at a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma Center with 431 staffed beds
• Primary assignment in the NICU, with rotation to adult floors, adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units based on facility needs
• NICU assignments vary based on patient acuity — this is not a NICU-only position
• Responsibilities include airway management, medication administration, ABG draws and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP/CPAP management, and nebulizer treatments
• Provides aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies
• Charting in Epic
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• Potential for mandatory on-call: up to 2 shifts per month
• Floating within scope to other units required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling considered at manager's discretion

Requirements

• BLS and ACLS required (ACLS may be pending at start with up to 90 days from start date to obtain)
• CRTT required
• VA state license required, or proof of VA license application submitted along with another state license (national license is not accepted) — license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience required in: airway management, medication administration, ABG draws and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP/CPAP, and nebulizers
• Adult critical care, ED, and community hospital work setting experience required
• NRP preferred
• RRT preferred
• NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
• All time off and scheduling requests must be noted at time of initial consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO is granted at manager's discretion
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when scheduled; if not working, candidate must review meeting minutes and send written acknowledgment to management
• Scrub color: Wine
• Parking is provided at no cost

American Traveler Job ID #P-714241. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.